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Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. **Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?**

Oatey Co. is a privately held global corporation that manufactures and distributes products for plumbing professionals and consumers. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and has manufacturing and distribution facilities located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. Oatey products can be found in residential and commercial applications and have achieved excellent brand name recognition with plumbing professionals and consumers. The company continually strives to offer innovative solutions to any plumbing application, and products are backed with the highest quality technical and customer support programs in the industry.

2026 Oatey Summer Internship Program – The Oatey Intern Experience

Interested in an internship with challenging projects, high visibility, professional networking, development, and fun?

Oatey is currently seeking college students for the summer of 2026 to join our award-winning program: The Oatey Intern Experience. Oatey offers a 12-week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be a part of a diverse, collaborative team environment yet experience your own personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post-graduation*.

* Based on outstanding performance and organizational needs

What we're looking for…

The Oatey Intern Experience supports our growing organization by attracting talented students to develop them into future leaders. It is unique with one-on-one mentorship, developmental feedback and coaching, lunch series, engaging networking events and weekly forums. You will work closely with experts to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field. Additionally, you will have exposure to all leadership levels of Oatey. Lastly, you will have a great time networking with other interns and forge lasting relationships.

Oatey offers a vigorous program that includes:

Learning and Development • Peer Mentoring • Challenging Team Projects • Community Involvement

Occupational Safety Intern Summary

Oatey is seeking an Occupational Safety Summer Intern to lead various safety projects of significance within the organization. The Occupational Safety Intern will assist the Health and Safety team in implementing and monitoring safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory guidelines. This internship offers hands-on experience in workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, safety training, and documentation.

The OS Intern will have the opportunity to partner with Environmental Health, Safety, and Security professionals within the corporate and field locations in promoting awareness of safety issues/concerns, reducing risk of occupational injuries, and environmental waste management.

Expectations & Accountabilities…

+ Assist with conducting safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and work practices.

+ Support in hazard identification, risk assessment, and recommending corrective actions.

+ Participate in incident investigations to include root cause analysis and reporting.

+ Help update and maintain safety policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.

+ Assist in developing and delivering safety training sessions.

+ Maintain records related to OSHA compliance, SDSs, and incident logs.

+ Collaborate with departments to promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.

+ Perform other safety-related tasks and projects as assigned.

W** **hat you’ll need to be successful…

+ **Education and Certification:** Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for EHS Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or similar EHS related field

+ Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements for OSHA and EPA

+ Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team

+ Ability to prioritize tasks and meet or exceed deadlines

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with all levels within the organization

+ Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong capacity for critical thinking and problem solving

+ Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Internship Experience Outcomes:

+ Gain practical knowledge of occupational safety regulations and industry standards.

+ Develop skills in workplace risk analysis, safety program development, and compliance reporting.

+ Experience working in cross-functional teams to support safety initiatives.

+ Prepare for a career in health and safety by applying academic concepts in real-world settings.

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.